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Wheatley

American  
[hweet-lee, weet-] / ˈʰwit li, ˈwit- /

noun

  1. Phillis 1753?–84, American poet, born in Africa; probably Senegal.


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Paul O'Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers and Nicola Wheatley died after paddleboarding in "extremely hazardous conditions" on the Western Cleddau river in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Binotto was in overall charge, Wheatley ran the race team.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Aston Martin have not confirmed their interest in Wheatley but owner Lawrence Stroll has made him an offer to run the team under managing technical partner Adrian Newey.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has left the team with immediate effect.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Smith walked over to the Wheatley barn and presented himself to Fitzsimmons, asking to see the horse of whom Howard had spoken.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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